Sam Houston State rolls past Auburn 107-89

Dec 20, 2009 - 9:36 PM
AUBURN, Ala.(AP) -- Gilberto Clavell scored 34 points, going
14-of-17 from the field, to lead Sam Houston State to an 107-89
victory against Auburn on Sunday for the school's first victory
against a Southeastern Conference opponent.

Corey Almond added 25 points and Lance Pevehouse had 13 off the
bench for Sam Houston State (7-3), which shot 57.6 percent from
the field.

Auburn's Frankie Sullivan tied the game at 28 with two foul
shots, but the Bearkats pulled away with 8:41 left in the half.

Sam Houston State shot 65.6 percent from the field and 9 of 15
from the 3-point line to take a 58-42 halftime lead.

Auburn (5-6) pulled within 86-72 with 8 minutes left in the
game, but Sam Houston State hung on.

It was the most points Auburn has allowed since 1994, when
Arkansas defeated the Tigers 117-105.